Chhattisgarh elections 2023 LIVE: Voting concludes, sealing of EVMs begins

Chhattisgarh Assembly elections LIVE: As citizens vote on 20 Assembly seats, catch all the latest updates from Chhattisgarh here

5:31 PM

Polling officials return on a helicopter from Naxal-hit area

Polling officials return on a helicopter from Naxal-hit area in Chhattisgarh, where voting was held today. 
 

5:25 PM

Former CM Raman Singh casts his vote in Naxal-affected Kawardha

5:23 PM

30% share of CM Baghel in Mahadev betting app case, says Raman Singh

3:34 PM

Naxals open fire at security personnel near Banda polling station

Naxals opened fire at the District Rerserve Guard (DRG) personnel deployed near the Banda polling station on Tuesday. The Sukma police said that security forces retaliated, leading to a 10-minute exchange of fire before the Naxals stopped their attack. The personnel were deployed in the outer cordon, around 2 km away from the Banda polling state.

 

 

3:31 PM

We are fighting election on basis of development, says Congress leader Mohammad Akbar

While visiting a polling booth in Kawardha, Congress leader and Chhattisgarh minister Mohammad Akbar said, "We are fighting the elections on the basis of development and the work we have done from 2018 to 2023."

3:28 PM

Three security personnel injured in Naxal attack in Sukma

2:32 PM

PM’s free ration scheme extension is ‘blatant violation’ of poll code: Congress

The Congress said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of a five-year extension of the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana was a “blatant violation” of the model code of conduct as it was made in the midst of the Chhattisgarh election campaign.

1:52 PM

Farmers' loans will be waived off, says Priyanka Gandhi at Balod

At an election rally in Balod, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi said, "Loans of farmers of Chhattisgarh will be waived off. Education will be free from KG (kindergarten) to PG (postgraduate). All government schools will be upgraded to "Atma Nand" schools. Free electricity up to 200 units will be provided."

 

1:20 PM

Encounter between STF, Naxals near Orchha police station

An encounter broke out between the Special Task Force (STF) and Naxals in the forest area near Orchha police station. STF personnel are safe as Naxals fled amid the encounter, and the area is being searched. 

An official said, “STF personnel are safe as Naxals fled amid the encounter. The area is being searched. The viral information circulating on social media about polling booths being gheraoed by the Naxals is wrong and voting is going on.”

1:10 PM

Voters turn in large numbers in Kabirdham

1:02 PM

Man caught by ED has a photo of Raman Singh, says CM Bhupesh Baghel

12:54 PM

Women voters turn up in high numbers in Sukma district

12:52 PM

Congress will win 18 or 19 seats this time, says CM Bhupesh Baghel

Reacting to former CM Raman Singh's statement that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win 14 out of 20 seats, chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said, "He (Raman Singh) is not going to save his own seat. We had won 17 seats out of 20 last time, this time we will win 18 or 19 seats."

He said, "As Ajit Pawar joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), his name was removed from the ED... Himanta Biswa Sarma is CM now, his name was in Saradha Chit Fund corruption... There are many examples like this where, after being washed in "Modi Washing Powder", all the stains are cleaned. "

 

12:33 PM

Congress candidate Deepak Baij casts his vote in Chitrakot

12:32 PM

600 polling booths in high security zone in Bastar, says Bastar IG Sundarraj P

"Elaborate security arrangements have been made for smooth voting process. Out of over 2,900 polling booths, 600 polling booths are considered to be in the high security zone in Bastar region. A three-layer security cordon has been prepared for these polling booths," said Sundarraj P, Inspector General of Police, Bastar. 
 

12:25 PM

BJP forgot the slogans of 'Jai Shree Ram', says deputy CM T S Singhdeo

Chhattisgarh deputy chief minister T S Singhdeo said, "Did you find Ram in their manifesto?... They (BJP) even forgot the slogans of "Jai Shree Ram"... It was their motive for political gains. The Chhattisgarh government has shown the work of Ram... We are always ready to promote the activities associated with religion."

12:23 PM

Naxals fire at DRG personnel deployed in Banda

Naxals fired at DRG personnel deployed for outer cordon, around two km away from Banda polling station this morning. The security forces retaliated and the firing from naxals' side stopped after 10 minutes. The Sukma police said that all the jawans are safe and the voting is underway.

12:22 PM

Eco-friendly polling station in Bijapur

12:07 PM

Under Congress rule, human trafficking is on a rise: PM Modi

11:52 AM

BJP candidate Mahesh Gagda from Bijapur cast his vote

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Bijapur constituency, Mahesh Gagda, casts his vote along with his family members.
 

11:51 AM

BJP increased central govt's Budget for tribals by five times: PM Modi

11:44 AM

Congress never cared for 90 million Adivasi population in state, says PM Modi

11:39 AM

Poll percentage in first phase election at 11 am

11:33 AM

Heart-touching moment for me to address such a big rally, says PM Modi

At an election rally in Surajpur, Chhattisgarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "It's a heart-touching moment for me that I am addressing such a big rally and you all have turned out in large numbers at this time of morning. I can't thank you enough for coming."

11:31 AM

'BJP ne banaya hai, BJP hi sawaregi', says PM Modi in Surajpur

11:27 AM

Voters turn out in large numbers in Farsaguda amid high security

Voters turn out in large numbers in Farsaguda amid heavy security in the first phase of polling today.

11:16 AM

PM Modi to address a public rally in Surajpur shortly

11:14 AM

In Chhattisgarh, 'Bhupay' exists, which is to pay CM Baghel, says Anurag Thakur

11:11 AM

Voters line up to cast their vote in Sukma district

11:10 AM

Naxal-affected Dantewada records 10.18% voter turnout till 9 am

In the Naxal-affected area, Dantewada, 10.18 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 9 am. In Sukma district, the voter turnout was at 4.21 per cent, while in Kanker, the voting turnout is 16.48 per cent.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said, “Earlier, big incidents used to happen, now small incidents are happening. I think this will also stop in the future. Naxalism has retreated to a great extent with the work we have done in five years. As a result, polling booths have been set up inside villages. People will vote in their village itself. There is a possibility of high voting percentage in naxal affected areas.”